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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. I really enjoyed returning to the world of Thra. I grew up watching 'The Dark Crystal' movie countless times and a few months ago watched first season of 'The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.' So whenever the author described a place or living thing I was able to very easily call to mind very clear images. There were 2 or 3 times where the logic didn't fully flow. Like the Gelflings not knowing what a Mystic was until suddenly they used the word without there being an indication they were told what they were. Due to the large cast of characters, having seen the TV show I think definitely made it easier for me to keep up with and remember who was who - though I did still a few times have to pause and remember details about a specific character. I also really liked the author's approach to world building. Creatures and objects are brought up casually and ones that are not important are given just enough context for readers to categorize the type of creature or object. And ones that are more important are slower revealed and explained each time they come up again. I am excited to continue this series. Be still my ever lovin’ child's heart. This book took me back to my freaked out happy childhood place where the skeskies were crazy scary looking villains, and gelflings were the heroes to save the world. This is a prequel series to the original 80’s Jim Hensen masterpiece the Dark Crystal. I put off reading it because I didn’t want my childhood memories ruined. They are happily intact and I am extremely glad I have books 2, 3, and 4 on hand. This action packed story looks at what made the dark crystal go dark in the first place. It explains the type of gelflings, and how the skeskies were able to hide their nefarious deeds for so long. We start with a whip smart gelfling from the Sog named Naia. Her race is outcast gelflings. The poor relations if you will. But she has had a happy life. She craves adventure that her twin brother Gurjin gets to have as a guard at the Castle of the Crystal. But things are not all right. A traveler comes by the name of Tarva, to find Gurjin and bring him back to the gelfling leader to answer for his treasonous crimes against the Castle of the Crystal. On a quest to save her brother, and speak for her people, Naia will make new friends, discover new enemies, and find out why the crystal is dark. This is a rip roaring adventure kids and adults can get into. As for the new Netflix series, I still have not watched it. I know that the series is based off these books, but here is my concern. Funko put out new pops for this show. Only one of two new pops is mentioned in this book: The Hunter, and Rian. Rian is a barely known side character, and the hunter is important. Chamberlin shows up, and the characters do use Agrah’s name but mostly as a deity, rather than a living person. I plan to watch this show. I have been dying to see it. But I shall wait. I want to read it as the authors intended. If you have not seen the original movie, I might suggest watching it before picking up this series. #BBRC #Madeintoamovie #MountTBR #KillyourTBR This was a fantastic read, taking place at the beginning of the rebellion of the Gelflings. Having watched The Dark Crystal (many) times, I could hear quite a few of the sounds and voices in my head, and while there are a few odd points and no backstory, you can pick it up as you go. It expands upon the world of the Movie, and is setting the stage for the Netflix show which comes out this year; if you plan to watch the show, read this first. I can't wait for sequels to make it to my greedy hands. no reviews | add a review
When a young Gelfling woman called Naia gets life-altering news from the All-Maudra, she embarks on a journey to the Castle of the Crystal to learn the truth about her twin brother and uncover a secret that threatens all of Thra. No library descriptions found. |
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As for the chronologically conscious reader- this book works to read whenever you choose, before or after the show/movie. I would say if you watch the series before the novel, you will be more accustomed to the characters and not have much spoilage? The novel does not give much new information the show doesn't, unless it's about the more unseen characters. Even then the 'spoilage' is not anything that you aren't already going to find out since the plot basically takes place alongside the events happening in the Age of Resistance. It's more of a matter of which you prefer: Do you want to visually SEE it, or do you want to READ it first? It was published before the show was released but sets the platform for that plotline. I read the novel after the Netflix series and it definitely aided with the visuals for the imagination whilst reading.
I'd even say this novel can be one for fantasy fans looking for a decent high-fantasy novel to read that may not even be familiar with the Dark Crystal. It maybe the entry point you need.
Definitely put it on your to-read list! ( )